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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,861.44, 23,792.12 and 6,501.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,861.44, 23,792.12 and 6,501.47 is: 9,752.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,861.44 : 23,792.12 = 6,501.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,861.44/23,792.12 = 6,501.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,861.44x = 23,792.12 × 6,501.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,861.44x = 154,683,651.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,683,651.71/15,861.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,752.19

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